Boating

GET on the water this Easter! Caloundra Marine and CSR Powersports are having a ‘Great Easter Boat Show’ from March 17-20. The businesses are overstocked and need room for new 2016 boats and Sea-Doo personal watercraft. Over $1.5 million in stock needs to be cleared at better than 2015 prices. The Aussie dollar is dropping and prices are going up everywhere, …

HERE’S a list of a bunch of exhibitors that you can find at the 2016 Brisbane National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo. Easy to mount, pre-programmed receiver. Compact 200psi valve block with sealed connectors. Easily added to existing air control systems. Optional digital or analogue gauge for accurate pressure reference at your set height measurement. For more information, …

A NEW speed gun will enable Redland Bay Water Police to enforce the 6-knot speed limit in designated areas from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. The Pro Laser handheld speed-detection device is intended to be used to combat speeding offences in response to a small percentage of boaties not doing the right thing in gazetted speed zones such as the …

And for those visitors who are brave enough, the truck and buggy will be offering hot laps, so adventurous visitors can go for a spin around the arena if they dare. Showtime FMX will be back in the Action Arena this year, tearing up the track across the weekend and keeping onlookers on the edge of their seat. For those who …

• Fastest top speed: The 115hp Pro XS is up to 4.8km/h faster than its nearest competitor. The engine’s higher rpm range delivers improved performance out of an already powerful engine. • Quickest acceleration: Tests prove the 115hp Pro XS has better acceleration. • Idle Charge: This new feature provides up to 48 percent more battery charging at idle speed …

The Comkit6 includes the new model 512BH bullhorn-type cylinder with a unique-shaped barrel for maximum strength and simple and efficient installation. It is also manufactured in marine-grade aluminium for maximum protection against electrolysis and corrosion. Providing smooth steering control with only three turns lock-to-lock and non-feedback performance, the Comkit6 comes with the 501series helm for leisure installations and an option of …

I DON’T need a lot of incentive to get away from the computer and onto the water for a boat test, so whenever possible I jump at the opportunity. This is especially so for Australian designed and built models because I’m fairly patriotic. I recently had the chance to go for a run in a fully decked-out 520 Sea-Rod Deluxe in …

With Adam driving, our speed was increased to 60km/h before Adam wound in full steering lock and mashed the throttle. We proceeded to do ridiculous doughnuts at full throttle, with our speed remaining north of 55km/h and the turning radius staying incredibly tight. I’ve never felt stronger G-forces (just remembering it is making me queasy) and our cornering forces were so …

Cunningham Marine Centre has hundreds of customers across the Moreton Bay region and this boat prize is the company’s way of ‘giving back’ to a community that has a passion for fishing and boating. Anyone with an interest in boating or fishing will have a ball at this event. The special presentation area will feature Dave ‘Mossy’ Moss with the …

A SOLAR-powered boat at a remote western Queensland eco-tourism resort has improved the experience enjoyed by visitors and boosted the bottom line. “As a result, visitors can now travel in a solar electric-powered boat to see the scenic majesty of the gorge from the water. “The boat cruises at 4km/h during daylight hours only and as a result the battery voltage …